[News] Live At Leeds Announces Line-up: Marina, Los Campesinos!, The Subways & Ladyhawke to play

Live At Leeds has just been announced to take place in, you've guessed it, Leeds, Yorkshire between the 4th of May and 6th of May at 9 venues across the city totalling 11 stages in total! The lineup includes Example who will play an event at the Millennium Square supported by Wretch 32 whilst other bands playing the city include Marina and the Diamonds, Spector, Los Campensinos!, Ladyhawke, Reverend And The Makers , The Subways, Dot Rotten and a load more. Full list after the jump. For more info jump over to the official website here.

Marina and the Diamonds, Los Campesinos!, The Subways, Ladyhawke, Example, Wretch 32, Dot Rotten, Friends, Howler, I Like Trains, Jamie N Commons, Lianne La Havas, Niki & the Dove, Ren Harvieu, Reverend and the Makers, Spector, Adult Jazz, Alt-J, Aluna George, Another’s Blood, Binary, Charli XCX, Citizens!, Dan Mangan, Fanzine, Grass House, Gross Magic, Hannah Trigwell, Holy State, Hunting Bears, Jake Bugg, Jessie Ware, Joseph & David, Just Handshakes We’re British, Moody Gowns, Novella, Random Impulse, Redwire, Royal Republic, Sam Airey, SCUM, Soul Circus, The History of Apple Pie, This Many Boyfriends, TOY, Turbowolf

[News] RockNess Festival Announced. Biffy Clyro, Deadmau5, Mumford & Sons to Headline

Scotland's RockNess festival has announced their initial line-up and it's an interesting mix. They've managed to get Scotland's very own Biffy Clyro to headline along with Deadmau5 and folk heroes Mumford & Sons. As well as the headliners a few others have been announced. Azealia Banks, Ed Sheeran, Justice, Metronomy and TEED also make up some of the bill. See above for everyone announced so far. 

The festival will take place in Loch Ness in the highlands on the weekend of June 8th -June 10th. Tickets are on sale now.

[Download] Tinie Tempah - "Like It or Love It" Feat Wretch 32 & J. Cole

Tinie Tempah has just come back with a big ass bang, not that he ever really left though! Today he took to twitter and let loose a new track titled "Like It or Love It" which is apt considering you probably will either love it or like it. It features Wretch 32 and J. Cole throwing in some bars too and it's our first taste of his forthcoming EP Happy Birthday which is set to drop next week. Tinie also said on Twitter "Fuck It..If I get over 100,000 Downloads by 12am.. I'ma drop the Whole EP EARLY!". This has definitely got me excited for some more new Tinie. It's not my birthday next week but I certainly do love this track, what say you? Download it for yourselves over here and let's get that EP early.

[Watch] The Collective - "Teardrop" (Massive Attack Cover)

This years Official Children in Need track isn't some band performing with a comedian, or some joke single, it's a melting pot full of bubbling talent that's ready to be enjoyed. The track features Ed Sheeran, Wretch 32, Tinchy Stryder, Gary Barlow, Tulisa, Chipmunk, Ms. Dynamite, Rizzle Kicks, Mz Bratt, Labrinth and Dot Rotten! The group has been dubbed The Collective and they've taken on Massive Attack's classic track "Teardrop" and the simplistic studio video will make you stop and think with it's cutting and thought provoking imagery. Not sure on the song choice mind and if you are a big fan of Massive Attack the track might not be for you. Just sayin'.

For those that can't see the video due to region restrictions, check out the song below.

The Collective - Teardrop (2011 Official Children In Need Single) by WeBlogDaily

[Listen] Wretch 32 - 'Black And White' (Album Sampler)

We've been keeping our eyes pressed in the direction of Wretch 32 ever since we first heard his huge track "Traktor" and now he is preparing to release his debut full length album, Black And White, in just a weeks time. To coincide with that we thought we'd give you a taste of what it has to offer in the shape of this album sampler. The album features guest spots from Ed Sheeran, Example, Chipmunk all adding their two cents to the mix. Sure to continue with his domination of the airwaves check out the sampler at the top and let us know what you think.

Black And White is set for release on August 21st via Ministry of Sound Recordings/Levels Entertainment.

Ed Sheeran - "You Need Me, I Don't Need You" Feat. Wretch 32 & Devlin (Remix)(Music Video)

Ed Sheeran seems to be on a well earned roll at the moment and is dropping good song after good song along with getting support from some of the UK's finest talent. Proof of that comes again today as we have this remix version of his latest single, "You Need Me, I Don't Need You" featuring hard hitters Wretch 32 and Devlin. All three of them lay down some awesome bars to the original track. Nice to see they all have their own way of writing lyrics. Young gun Ed spits verses from his iPad, Wretch opts for writing his lyrics on the good ol' Blackberry and Devlin goes for the traditional approach, pen and paper. All three of them kill it in my opinion but don't take my word for it hit play and see for yourselves.

[News] Mark Ronson Releasing New Single, "Record Collection 2012" Feat. Pharrell Williams, MNDR, Wiley and Wretch 32

Mark Ronson will next month release a brand new track, and by that I mean a rework of one that featured on his collab filled album, Record Collection. The track is a rework of that albums title track and as oppose to the original which featured Wiley and Simon Le Bon. This version will feature Wiley still but in addition Pharrell Williams, MNDR, Wiley and Wretch 32 will grace the track. Impressive huh? We previously posted a radio rip of the track when it premiered on Zane Lowe back in February this year. Have a listen to the track below.

It's set to be released on September 5th and will come packed with some impressive remixes too. CSS, LOGO, Moonlight Matters, Plastic Plates, DATABASE and Perseus will all do the remix honours so look out for these starting to appear in the next 4 weeks.

[Listen] Wretch 32 - "Don't Go" Feat. Josh Kumra

Wretch 32 is back with a brand new single from his upcoming debut album, Black & White titled "Don't Go" featuring Josh Kumra, who gives the track a little bit of Coldplay-ish flavor on the hook. This new tune marks the 3rd single from Wretch's debut following up it's predecesors Traktor and the massively successful single "Unorthodox" featuring fellow UK emcee/singer Example. Black & White is set to be released this fall on August 14th via Ministry of Sound's sister label, Levels Entertainment.

Everyone know how much SKoA loves the UK hip hop scene and we only feature the best of the best on the site. So do yourself a favor if you never really gave our overseas commrades a chance and give it a listen. You might get into it. Shouts to our chromie The House of Coxhead for this.